Former Texas representative Ciro Rodriguez is taking another swing at a spot in the House, after losing his seat to Republican Francisco “Quico” Canseco in 2010.

Rodriguez filed with the Federal Election Commission as a Democratic candidate for Texas’ 23rd district. This is his fifth run for Congress.

Former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (Express-News photo)

Although the statement shows he filed May 26, little attention was given to Rodriguez’s candidacy. However, the National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Tyler Q. Houlton released the following statement:

“West Texas voters rejected Ciro Rodriguez after his support for the failed $800 billion stimulus bill and the $1 trillion government takeover of healthcare. It’s clear Rodriguez’s only goal in running for Congress is to help Nancy Pelosi regain her position as Speaker of the House.”

Neither Rodriguez nor his campaign staff could be reached for comment.